Birchwood Auto Limited

Reference number: 532739

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Birchwood Garages Limited Reference number: 309454 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Birchwood Auto Limited (FRN 532739) is an AR of Birchwood Garages Limited (FRN 309454). When you use Birchwood Auto's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Birchwood Auto, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as 7 other names
  • Birchwood Jaecoo
  • Birchwood MG
  • Birchwood Mitsubishi
  • Birchwood Omoda
  • Birchwood Skoda
  • Eastbourne MG
  • West Sussex Motors

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06510589
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 February 2008 (18 years old)
Registered office
Birchwood Garage, Lottbridge, Drove, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6PX
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Chester John Hunt Director Jun 1969 20 Feb 2008
Ian Kenneth Sexton Director Oct 1956 20 Feb 2008
Simon Derek Rebbetts Secretary Not published 20 Feb 2008

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Birchwood Garages Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Birchwood Skoda Limited

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Birchwood Auto Limited FCA authorised?
Birchwood Auto Limited (FRN 532739) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Birchwood Auto?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Birchwood Auto Limited (FRN 532739) is an AR of Birchwood Garages Limited (FRN 309454). When you use Birchwood Auto's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Birchwood Auto, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Birchwood Auto?
Protection works through Birchwood Garages Limited, the principal firm responsible for Birchwood Auto's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Birchwood Auto a scam or clone?
Birchwood Auto is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Birchwood Auto's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Birchwood Auto's FRN is 532739. You can verify it on the FCA register.